laboratory scientist Review

by Thames Water

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Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • i look at samples and do all kinds of analysis on them i am part of trade effluent so dealing with alot of water from large and famous companies

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • i have learnt to always stay vigilant and that variation is good for the results and also trust myself and the process of events

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • i love my programme it offers something different everyday and my collegues are really nice

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • it is organised sometimes the apprenticship mentors could be more involved with you but that comes with not being n their building

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • i would say an average amount im sure that if i asked i would receive a lot more but personally for me i am fine with the way it is

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • at themoment we are not at that kind of stage

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • a lot better because you constantly gain more knowledge and information that helps in the role you are doing

    8/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • there are many clubs you can join yet here in the lab i have seen none

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • it is a very open place and many different job secters you would never get bored

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?

    • stay vigilant and you can do it

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Science

Reading

March 2023

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